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# init(primaryString:alternativeStrings:)

Initializes an `NSTextAlternatives` instance.

```
init(primaryString: String, alternativeStrings: [String])
```

## Parameters

`primaryString`

The string that is initially chosen as the input string.

`alternativeStrings`

An array of alternative possible interpretations that the user might select.

## Return Value

An initialized `NSTextAlternatives` instance.

## Discussion

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